I'm so excited to be a part of it!
For this event, Lisa sent me a bag full of interesting beads in "sand shades," (brown, copper, and tan tones). Even though the event was several months away at the time, I couldn't resist dumping them out on the table as soon as they arrived to see what was there! I planned to put them right back into the bag for a bit, but couldn't wait 5 minutes to begin sorting them and planning what I would do!
These were the ones I first sorted from the larger bag as inspiration for my design. I used a good portion of the other beads too, but these were the ones I designed around. |
As recommended in the guidelines, I did not purchase anything new for my creation. I only added a few beads I already had: A handmade-button the color of sand with a wonderful wavy pattern from Linda Belinda on Etsy. Mykonos Greek beads from Linden Avenue Designs on Etsy. These, a sprinkling of pale blue glass beads, and a few hardware store washers I had on hand, were the only items I added from my collection. I made my own clasp from copper wire.
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As we all know, sand can come in many shades, and you can see some of the variety in the beads Lisa sent and in the button I added.
I just loved the rectangular coral-color bead. The white swirl beads and long slender bead reminded me of both waves and the most beautiful white sandy beaches!
This irregular shaped bead I found in the bag was a real favorite too. It looks like stone to me, but I suppose it could be some type of clay bead. |
Lisa also sent some thin wire sort of a burnt orange color. I couldn't imagine what I would do with it until I was nearly finished. I ended up twisting it around some lose beading wire in several areas, and I really liked the bit of color it added in those spots! The wire took me from "goof" to "accent" in no time at all! I think I'll need to buy some of this for future designs!
Thank you for visiting my page!
Please take a look at the others who are participating:
ELEANOR BURIAN-MOHR, THE CHARMED LIFE
MARY GOVAARS, MLH JEWELRY DESIGNS
TANYA GOODWIN, A WORK IN PROGRESS
KATHY LINDEMER, BAY MOON DESIGN
TOLTEC JEWELS, JEWEL SCHOOL FRIENDS
SHARYL MCMILLIAN-NELSON, SHARYL'S JEWELRY <---YOu are here!
MARLA GIBSON, SPICE BOX DESIGNS
MELISSA TRUDINGER, BEAD RECIPES
DOT LEWALLEN, SPEEDIE BEADIE
EMA KILROY, EMA K DESIGNS
KIM BOOTH, THE PINK MARTINI BOUTIQUEJAMI SHIPP, CELEBRATING LIFE
LEAH TEES, MY BEADY LITTLEEYES
CHRISTIE MURROW, CHARIS DESIGNS JEWELRY
MONIQUE URQUHART, A HALF BAKED NOTION
GLORIA ALLEN, GLORIA ALLEN DESIGNS
CINDY ANDERSON WILSON, IT'S MY SEA OF DREAMS
SUZI CAMPBELL, SUZI CAMPBELL CREATIONS
SHAIHA WILLIAMS, SHAIHA'S RAMBLINGS
ANNETTE RIVERS, MAMA OWL'S MESS
A special thanks to Lisa for organizing
and hosting this event!
If you have any trouble linking to the participant sites,
~Sharyl
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21 comments:
I love the free-form feeling of your design! It's a stunning, OOAK piece
I love the "relaxed" look you chose, and you were clever to show a hint of blue, Sharyl. After all, what is the sand without the sea? (Duh, a desert, I guess!) A very pretty necklace!
I love the colors you put together with a variety of types of beads-- very creative!
Crazy woman!There is no 'goof' in your designs, only beauty. I love the easy, relaxed look of this necklace. You did a wonderful job designing! And, personally, I like the 'messy' wraps better than perfectly straight.
---------------------------------------------------beautiful necklace
So nice to see a finished design.
Great Job, love this necklace, it definitely has a beach theme to it!
Very nice. I like all the wire wrapping. That's a skill I'm still working on learning. All of the colors remind me of the bits and pieces of broken shells you see looking at beach sand.
What can I say? The beads are fabulous. The design is fabulous. I really like the relaxed beach style wire wrap you did with the focal dangle. Lovely!!
I love the "relaxed beach style". I try to wrap briolettes for earrings and it never comes out right.. lol Great job.
Sharyl, I love your design, it's various elements blended to well together! I especially like what you did with the colored wire!
I've never managed to wrap a briolette, either. You inspired me! I shall practice so I'm ready for Bead Soup. Beautiful combinations. Lovely work!
I always enjoy your story-telling, Sharyl. Love the necklace, the focal drop is my favorite part! Great job, as always! You rock, girl. :)
Laren
http://larendee.org
Sharyl, I adore this one. I love the beads you added to the mix and the eclectic design. The wire wrapping is genius!
Your necklace is gorgeous!!! I love it. I like how your photos are showing us the various angles and use of materials.
Oh, thank you all! I always appreciate hearing from you!
I admit I was humbled in looking at the beautiful intricate designs from the other participants. Such fabulous, creative work by all on this challenge!
Thanks again for stopping by and leaving your comments! ~Sharyl
I love your necklace, Sharyl! One of my favorites so far. The way you used the button is really nifty. I like how the beads are all different, yet work so well together. I am a fan of the "messy wrap" also. Thanks for participating in the hop!
very creative use of wire, Sharyl - love it!
I just love your necklace. It is so relaxed and free flowing. Great idea for the wire. I don't string because I always end up with a bit of loose wire. Now I know what to do to fix it in such a classy way.
Gorgeous color palette! Perfect for a sunny day at the beach, park, or BBQ.
A beautiful piece for a relaxing day at the beach: *love* it!
I'm slowly making my way around the hop! This is lovely and beachy Sharyl, love it!
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